Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $44.38 | 9.179% | $48.4536 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $110.45 | 6.313% | $117.4227 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
Purchase #3 | $140.36 | 3.307% | $145.0017 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #4 | $248.47 | 12.509% | $279.5511 | $279.55 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
Purchase #5 | $82.76 | 6.108% | $87.815 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
Purchase #6 | $90.52 | 12.486% | $101.8223 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #7 | $207.42 | 9.210% | $226.5234 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.36 | $1,006.5898 | $1,006.58 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.60 |